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General Psychology

Broad psychological topics spanning multiple subfields, including psychological theory, history of psychology, research methods, and integrative approaches to understanding behavior

7 papers

Papers

Revisiting the IPIP-NEO personality hierarchy with taxonomic graph analysis

Researchers applied a new statistical approach called Taxonomic Graph Analysis (TGA) to a large U.S. dataset of personality test responses (IPIP-NEO). They found support for 28 facets, 6 traits, and 3 meta-traits, but not a general factor of personality. Some of these groupings aligned with existing theory (Openness, Conscientiousness, and Neuroticism), but others diverged significantly, revealing new trait domains such as Sociability, Integrity, and Impulsivity grouped under Disinhibition.

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General Psychology Aug 27, 08:31 PM

Involuntary Celibacy: A Review of Incel Ideology and Experiences with Dating, Rejection, and Associated Mental Health and Emotional Sequelae

Incels experience high rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and rejection sensitivity, and struggle with dating and forming relationships. They often cope using both healthy and unhealthy mechanisms, and may seek support in online communities where violent and misogynistic content may be present. More research, using a variety of methodologies, is needed to better understand this group and address their needs.

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General Psychology Aug 22, 01:27 PM

A New, Near-Gaussian Measurement of Leftism Shows the Paternal Age Effect Replicates

This small study suggests a possible link between a father's age and their child's left-leaning political views. However, it's important to note that this is just a correlation, not proof of causation, and the study didn't control for things like the mother's political views or birth order effects. Larger, more rigorous studies are needed to confirm these findings.

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General Psychology Aug 10, 01:36 PM

Precarious engagements and the politics of knowledge production: Listening to calls for reorienting hegemonic social psychology

This paper argues that hegemonic social psychology, with its Western-centric focus and emphasis on universal theories, creates and perpetuates precarity for marginalized scholars, especially those from the Global South. The authors propose a six-point lens for understanding precarity and offer several political-personal intentions for reorienting the field towards decolonial praxis and epistemic justice.

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General Psychology Jul 14, 10:58 AM